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We sort of stumbled onto Melrost, and I feel like we were very lucky to have found such a wonderful place! After staying in a couple of "hotels" that were much more like hostels with shoddy plumbing, this was such a treat.

Rather than a classic sterile hotel room, we stayed in what was actually a full on apartment-- and one much nicer than my tiny studio in Nyc!

It was absolutely gorgeous-- immaculate, and well maintained, but felt a lot cozier than your average hotel. The couple who own this place were an absolute delight, and took such good care of us. They seem to really care about making the trip a success for us, and it felt wonderful to have such personal care. Speaking of great service --no crappy continental breakfast here -- you choose the time (!) and they will deliver to your room (!!) a tray of eggs, fresh fruit, and toast. You also have a coffee maker and a refrigerator for any late night snacking you might want to do.

My trip to Costa Rica was one of my favorite vacations, and I think in large part, due to the Melrost. It was far and away nicer than any of the other hotels we stayed at in a similar price range, and the personal service and beautiful space made me feel like a super star. I would love to go back again soon!

Stayed November 2011, traveled with friends

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melrostbnb, Owner at Melrost Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review,
May 5, 2012

Bianca,

Thank you very much for your review. Since we started 6 years ago we've been trying to be in HOSPITALITY business instead of the lodging business. We hope to see you back here soon. Sus amigos MELRSOT B&B

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We live in Costa Rica, but far from the city. When we have business in the city or need to catch a plane, we stay at this fine B&B, very near the airport, but reasonably priced. They have a roomy van in which they will take you to the airport or wherever you need to go. The rooms are modern and comfortable. The best part is the owners, who are on the scene running the hotel. The will do anything to make your stay pleasant. On our last visit our car battery died, and they took our car to a electrical car shop where they tested everything and installed a good quality battery at a low price because the owner worked with a big rental car agency that got a cheap price.

Stayed January 2012, traveled with family

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We stayed at the Melrost hotel in late November of 2011. We were about to take a 3 day tour of the central valley and this hotel was recommend by the tour operator. We were glad it was. The hotel was conviently situated close to the airport, with a free pickup service from them. We also had them recommend a great steak restaurant, where we spent our first night in Costa Rica eating a wonderul meal under the stars. Agin they provided courtesy driver service to and from the resaurant. The rooms were clean and large and the service was great. We particularlly enjoyed talking with owners Katia and Rolando who provided us with lots of information about life in Costa Rica and things to do in the area. In fact one night we walked nearby to a shopping center and got to see one of the grandest fireworks displays celebrating the begining of the Christmas season. I would highly recommend this B&B

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Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple

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I stayed here for one night at the end of my Costa Rica trip. Barnaby picked me up from the Sansa airport terminal, and took me and several others to the main terminal early the next morning, along with a simple packed breakfast. It was all very low-stress and the staff is very nice. My room was small and simple, with a TV and a decent bathroom. I walked to the mall a few blocks away for lunch and walked around the neighborhood a bit to kill some time. It has an edge-of-town feeling--there are some cows and horses in a field nearby. But a number of barking dogs nearby.

Stayed July 2011, traveled solo

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There is no air conditioner and the dogs in the neighborhood will keep you up all night. I did not feel safe in this area and there is no security or bolted locks on the doors. For the price I would try to stay somewhere else.

Stayed July 2011, traveled with friends

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melrostbnb, Manager at Melrost Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review,
May 5, 2012

Dear Guest,

We really sorry for your unconformity.

Our place is sorrounded by a lot of little animals, the birds start singing around 5am, there are squirrels in front of the building, horses and cows around the corner, our neighbor has chickens and people in Costa Rica like to have dogs, in every house there is at least one dog (sometimes they bark, not always), in fact our hotel is a PETS FRIENDLY place. If someone has a pet that would like to bring it with, please know you all will be welcome in MELROST B&B.

Even so Dear Guest, we understand you won't come back to our place but we hope you come back to Costa Rica, which is beautiful, we hope one bad experience doesn't ruin your good memories of Costa Rica, next time we know you will enjoy better our country.

Gracias

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Hosts were so friendly and helpful. Large and comfortable room. Breakfast very good and served in our room. Had coffee maker, microwave in rooms. Rented a GPS from the hosts. They helped us make calls so they could talk in Spanish for us. Would definitely stay again

Stayed June 2011, traveled with friends

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We traveled with another couple to Costa Rica. We were greeted at the airport and taken to Melrost. The following morning they accommodated us by taking us to both the local grocery store and bank. When our rental car did not show up they took at least 30 minutes of their time to help us. We even rented a GPS from them (at a rate cheaper than from the rental car company). The owners were so gracious and what a nice welcome to San Jose. The rooms were very nice and very clean. The breakfast served in our room was a special bonus. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed June 2011, traveled with friends

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We are a small Bed and Breakfast located 5 minutes away from the International Airport in Alajuela City. We are in the hospitallity business. Our rates includes breakfast served in the rooms, free wi-fi, shuttle service to the Airport and Alajuela downtown, free local calls....more less

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